SOCIETY
Former Member-Secretary of Nepal Academy Gita Keshari passes away
Former Member-Secretary of Nepal Academy Gita Keshari passes...
Kesari's works like 'Saugat', 'Awaz', 'Mukti', 'Antim Nimto', and 'Bishwas' have been published. Former member-secretary of the Academy, Prof. Jagat Prasad Upadhyay, said that her passing has caused an irreplaceable loss in the field of Nepali fiction.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
EU top court upholds record 4.1 bn euro Google fine
EU top court upholds record 4.1 bn euro Google fine
The European Court of Justice dismissed the US tech giant's second attempt to overturn the penalty imposed by the European Commission in 2018 -- which remains the EU's highest ever antitrust fine.
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 8.78 points, turnover rises to Rs 4.11 billion
NEPSE gains 8.78 points, turnover rises to Rs 4.11 billion
Share prices of 108 companies advanced, while 152 declined. Four companies—Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower, Kalanga Hydropower, Snow River Ltd., and Sanigad Hydropower—hit the daily upper trading limit.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
Iran chief negotiator calls to avenge Khamenei death with massive funeral turnout
Iran chief negotiator calls to avenge Khamenei death with ma...
"I invite all the Iranian people... to write a glorious page in the history of Islamic Iran through your presence" at the funeral ceremonies starting Saturday, said Ghalibaf, who is also Iran's parliament speaker.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal Red Cross urges politically affiliated members to step down
Nepal Red Cross urges politically affiliated members to step...
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the NRCS cited its constitution, which bars individuals actively involved in politics or serving in elected or appointed positions within political parties or government bodies from holding positions in any committee, commission or subcommittee of the society.
Jul 02, 2026
Political Affairs
RSP proposal to abolish provincial assemblies sparks backlash in Madhesh
RSP proposal to abolish provincial assemblies sparks backlas...
The proposal, endorsed during the party's closed-door session, has drawn sharp criticism from Madhesh-based political parties and organizations, which describe it as an attack on the federal system guaranteed by Nepal's Constitution.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Microbus plunges into Karnali River, rescue underway
Microbus plunges into Karnali River, rescue underway
During the rescue operation, rescuers located an unidentified man. Efforts are underway to bring him to the roadside, while his identity and address have yet to be established.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim Province CM Shah fined for riding bike without helmet
Sudurpaschim Province CM Shah fined for riding bike without...
The video, which was posted on TikTok by the CM's Chief Personal Secretary, Prayag Raj Khanal, prompted TikTok users to tag Nepal Police and demand action against Shah.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
Japanese women MPs get just two more toilets
Japanese women MPs get just two more toilets
In Japan, gender roles are rigid and women are chronically underrepresented in politics, with just 68 women lawmakers elected out of 465 seats up for grabs at the last lower house election in February.
Jul 02, 2026
POLITICS
House meeting live broadcast disrupted due to internet outage
House meeting live broadcast disrupted due to internet outag...
The secretariat said work is underway to restore internet service and that the live broadcast of the meeting will resume as soon as connectivity is restored.
Jul 02, 2026